#26221A Hex Color
A shadowed, dusty yellow-brown
Dark and heavily muted, #26221a is a dusky yellow-brown with ashy olive undertones and almost no brightness. Its serious, shadowed mood suits moody backgrounds, construction branding, budget-focused layouts, and strong contrast work. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream or amber accents, though fine details can disappear. White text reaches about 15.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #26221a
What is #26221a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26221a is rgb(38, 34, 26), in HSL hsl(40, 19%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 32%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #26221a?
Pair #26221a with warm cream for readable contrast, then add muted amber or dusty terracotta as a restrained accent. These warmer partners reinforce its yellow-brown undertone without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #26221a readable on white or black?
#26221a has a 15.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.